Gunsmithing/Gunsmith

Gunsmithing/Gunsmith is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at Sonoran Desert Institute, a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, AZ. This program is part of the precision systems and repairers field (CIP 47.0402) and provides instruction in firearm mechanics, maintenance, repair, and finishing techniques used in professional gunsmithing work.

Sonoran Desert Institute also offers a longer two- to four-year certificate in Gunsmithing/Gunsmith for students seeking more comprehensive training in the field. Students enrolled in the one- to two-year program can expect coursework covering firearm disassembly and assembly, stock work, metal finishing, and the legal and safety requirements relevant to the gunsmithing trade.